Balancing Rock - (Granite Mountain)
Hike Description:
Balancing Rock is located next to Granite Mountain, which is part of the McDowell Mountain Conservatory. From the parking lot where you will meet your guide at the Veranda / bathrooms. We will walk west for a little under 3 miles to one of the most incredible sights in the desert, a true masterpiece of Mother Nature!
In the summer it’s a real early morning hike, the chances of seeing a rattle snake are high. October through April chances are very low, so if you don’t want to see a snake, its best to stick to the busy trail’s. Total time 3.5 to 4 hours depending how many times you stop to take a photograph. We can also make it a longer hike coming back another way that also has some amazing Boulders. Total distance is 6 miles.
As usual your guide will meet you at the trail head wearing a backpack with yoga mats attached and holding an ASU Umbrella.
- Cost:
- 1 Person = $150
- 2 People = $200
- 3 People = $225
- 4 People = $250
- 5 People = $275
- 6 People = $300
- $25 for Each Additional Person
- Parking Cost: Free
- Difficulty: Moderate - (Should Be For Some One That Exercises Often)
- Hike Duration: 210 to 240 minutes
- Elevation: 2000 feet
- Directions: Take Loop 101 to Pima Road, Exit 36.
- Go north on Pima Road 7 miles to Dynamite Blvd.
- Turn right and go east on Dynamite 8 miles to 136th.
- Turn left and go north on 136th, 2 miles to Granite Mountain Trailhead.
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